Day: July 26, 2024

Digital Penang has announced the Market Access Thailand programme, which aims to propel Penang’s startups into Thailand’s market and create opportunities for exponential growth and innovation. State infrastructure, transport, and digital committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said Thailand’s dynamic economy, robust digital infrastructure, and extensive consumer base made it a strategic choice for market expansion, which can offer opportunities for startups to flourish. Five startups, ADA Biotech, Haroct Technologies, Mobula Research, Waterbay, and Visionlytics, have been selected for the programme, which aims to strengthen startups’ positions in the ASEAN market. ‘The five selected startups are among the most promising in

AKWEL has posted a consolidated turnover of 528.8 million euros, down 3.1 per cent over the first half (1H) of 2024 compared to same period last year. (1 euro = RM5.06) In contrast, AKWEL recorded a reported turnover of 265.3 million euros in the second quarter of 2024, slightly higher than in the first quarter of the year, and down 2.2 per cent compared to the second quarter of the previous year. According to a statement, AKWEL turnover at constant scope and exchange rates for 1H 2024, decreased by 2.8 per cent, with a decline in foreign exchange impact of

The Selangor government will focus on the development of the service sector for this five-year period, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the development of a third port on Carey Island, Kuala Langat which is included in the plan is expected to drive higher economic growth in the state. “The transition to services based on online or digitalised service sector is one of the key strategies forward to drive the economy in Selangor and Malaysia in general,’ he told reporters after a dialogue session entitled “Special Dialogue on Malaysia’s Leading Investment Destinations: Leveraging Local Strengths for